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Homes for Sale in Collingwood and Blue Mountains
If you’re looking for a vacation home that’s just a stone’s throw away from the best skiing in Ontario, REALTORS® Ian Hawkins & Cindy Ryerse can help you find condos and homes for sale in Collingwood and Blue Mountains that will exceed all your expectations. Together, Ian and Cindy have sold over $250 million worth…
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If You Are Selling a Home, Make it Smell Nice with Coffee!
When selling a home, we often have to deal with strange odours. Sometimes these come from pets or cigarettes, while other times, it’s simply stale air, or something smelly under a bed or in the fridge. Well, there’s a very easy remedy that you probably haven’t heard of . . . coffee! A few years…
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Selling Your Blue Mountain Real Estate
In an active market, people selling will often feel that the price levels are moving up at a brisk pace. Our market is very active; however, buyers are very cautious about overpaying for a property (remember what happened during the 80’s). A realistic asking price based on current market data will help to sell your…
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Buying Real Estate
Our team of Blue Mountain Real Estate Professionals are dedicated to assisting you with whatever your real estate needs are in order to make your Blue Mountain real estate experience much more than buying a piece of real estate. Whether it’s a family relocation or a weekend getaway, researching and buying Blue Mountain Real Estate…
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Why We Ask So Many Questions When You Are Buying Real Estate
As REALTORS®, we are frequently asked by prospective buyers why we ask certain questions regarding your name, address, ownership, motivation, etc. Quite simply, the answer is we need to get to know you! When buying real estate, we’ll ask questions to ensure that you are a qualified buyer. This is essential information for us because…
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New Home Sales: Tips on Choosing a Closing Date
When it comes to choosing a closing date for new home sales, you need to think carefully. Below are some helpful tips in this regard. Avoid a Friday at month-end. Typically, this is a very busy day for property law offices. Also, if the deal needs to be extended, you won’t be given the keys…
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Is Buying Real Estate in Canada Difficult for Foreigners?
No, there are hardly any restrictions on foreigners buying real estate in Canada. From houses to condominiums, the buying process is relatively simple. Here’s how it works. The agent or real estate representative, usually with an attorney, helps prepare an Offer to Purchase. This is presented to the seller, together with a maximum deposit of…
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What to Know about Well Water When Buying a Home in Georgian Bay
If you’re buying a home in the Georgian Bay area, you’ll surely want to know what type of well supplies your household water. An older home typically has a dug well. On average, this type of well is 6 ft. wide, 25 ft. (or less) deep and, as its name suggests, is installed by digging…
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Thanks to the Weider & Canning Families for All Your Help in My Real Estate Career & Your Kindness to My Family
by Ian Hawkins The Village at Blue Mountain was very alive on September 14, with the usual weekend visitors enjoying the live music playing as the stream of Centurion riders finished their rides. A few days ago, Blue Mountain and Intrawest announced that the Weider and Canning families had sold their remaining ownership of Blue…
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Understanding Collateral Mortgages
There is quite a bit of confusion around collateral mortgages, compared to conventional mortgages. We often encounter this problem when we see a mortgage amount on a title that is the same as the sale price when the home was purchased. There is some concern for realtors when this occurs, since it may seem like…
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Buy Real Estate in Thornbury for Unrivalled Retirement Living!
Thornbury in Ontario’s Georgian Triangle has become a popular area for retirement. Baby boomers now want to get away from busy city life and buy real estate in tranquil surroundings that still allow for active lifestyles. This trend is expected to extend into all areas of this beautiful town. New homes are therefore popping up…
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You Can Now Find Real Estate Listings with a Swipe of Your Finger
In partnership with Plastic Mobile, Royal LePage announced in February the launch of its mobile app for house hunters in Canada. The new app, which is available for iPhones, simplifies property searches down to a swipe of your finger. The app’s pioneering “draw and search” feature allows you to easily zone in on a specific…
